Next I'm on the hunt for some like this.....
It could be artwork, a handmade journal, a mini quilt, something sewn or crocheted. What will it be? You'll have to wait and see! I reserve the right to do something completely bizarre or completely normal.
Here's the fine print:
In return, all you need to do is post this text into a note of your own and make 5 things for 5 others. What could be more fun!!!!(change the above to stuff you do) Some ideas you could do for others: (artwork, CD's, Burn a DVD, write a poem, make a mini book, send a photograph (a printed one, not e-mailed. etc...) Oh, and you will need to provide me with your snail mail address You can send that in a message or e-mail. 
I've found that I am really inspired to make things for other people. Yes, I love to create for myself but I get so much joy out of creating for others:) This is great way to spread that joy:)
Vintage patterns galore...pure loveliness. Some of these will probably appear in my poor neglected Etsy shop....we are going to DisneyWorld in May and I want to have $1,000.00 in spending money....so far I have about $200 saved up so that means I need to get on the ball during the next two months. Ergo, that means I'm going to hopefully list a bunch of goodies in my Etsy shop - just wait until you see something really cool I've been making the last few weeks to sell:):) Totally cool.
And little baby Oreo (who I call Oreo Solorio in my mind - I love you Mon!!) She is getting so big and getting more and more tame. Miss S is still to nervous to hold her but she loves to pet her and give her kisses and play with her while I am holding her. Yes I kiss our gerbil on the lips. But you probably already knew that:)
Naomi’s Rolls
1/2 C. Sugar
1 Extra-Large Egg (OR 2 T. Dry Egg Powder + 1/4 C. Water)
1 T. Shortening
1 C. Milk (OR 3 T. Dry Powdered Milk + 1 C. Water)
1 t. Salt
4 1/2-5 C. Flour (enough to make a sticky dough)
1 pkg yeast (2 1/2 t. yeast), softened in 1/2 C. lukewarm water
Beat sugar and egg. Scald milk; cool (SEE NOTE BELOW). Then add to sugar and egg. Stir in shortening, yeast, salt, flour. Let rise about 2-2 1/2 hours. Shape, cut, rise again about 1/2-1 hour. bake at 400, about 12 minutes or until golden brown. Makes 16 good sized rolls. You may want to double the recipe, as these rolls disappear fast!
**NOTE - One of the greatest things about using powdered milk in recipes is that you don’t have to scald it! So use powdered milk in any recipe calling for scalded milk with out scalding it!
PPS Cause if I don't get this lipglass, like NOW I will die!!!
It's amazing how good new makeup can make you feel:)
introducing Oreo the Gerbil. She is a darling little angel baby gerbil. Miss S bought Oreo and her cage with her birthday and Christmas money - she really wanted a pet for her room:) She's a little cutie pie.
Avoid the stress and wasted time of forgetting things until the last minute by keeping everything in one place. Buy a weekly calendar and start by marking down all of the most important things—birthdays, holidays, and big church events you know of. When the kids start school each year, look at their schedules and write down semester and term deadlines, main school events, and sports schedules. Then record events as they come up so that you don’t have to waste time every day trying to remember what you need to do. Whenever bills come, mark their due dates a few days in advance to make sure it gets paid on time.
(Moki recently had a GREAT post on her planner - I love love love it and have started one of my own but it's not nearly as cool as hers - yet! :))
Every night before going to bed, take fifteen minutes as a family to walk through the house together and put everything away. All family members should help and pay special attention to collecting their belongings to take back to their rooms. With everyone pitching in, it will only take a few minutes to have the house tidy every night, as opposed to the alternative of spending the entire morning sorting and carrying the clutter alone.
Start a Gift Box
Whenever you go shopping, keep your eyes open for good deals on things that would make nice Christmas, wedding, or birthday gifts. Keep a gift box in your house. When a special occasion comes along, and is accidentally forgotten until the last minute, you won’t need to squeeze in time to frantically speed to the store and search for a gift!
Workout to Your Favorite TV Show
This could be the most entertaining multi-tasking you’ll do all day. Instead of sitting down to watch your favorite show, create a workout routine that lasts about the same amount of time as the TV program. This way you won’t have to schedule time later to get your exercise, and it will put the term couch-potato to shame.
(I have our portable DVD player hooked up on my treadmill - I watch NCIS, Nip/Tuck and will soon be starting the Sex and the City series - I don't let myself watch these shows at all other than on the treadmill which gives me some motivation to get on there:))
Utilize Recipe Chain Letters
You’ve probably seen at least ten of these pass through your e-mail inbox in the past year, and they deserve more credit than they’ve received. Sometimes it can be time consuming to search through recipe books looking for meals that your family might enjoy that are also easy and fast to make. Type up an easy recipe that’s popular with your family, and send it out to all of your friends with a note asking them to send their favorites back to you. This way, you can quickly and easily collect recipes that are easy and family-friendly!
Minimize Garbage Trips
While preparing a meal, keep a big bowl near you on the counter. Put all of your chopping, cutting, and peeling excess into it. At the end of your preparation, you’ve saved yourself countless small trips to the garbage and several minutes worth of time.
(My sister and I both do this (we put all the trash and waste in the sink) and I LOVE IT! Both our husbands HATE that we do this)
Take Care of Yourself
Are you eating balanced meals throughout the day? Are you getting enough sleep? Do you feel healthy? Fatigue and drowsiness are two of the main contributors to wasted time. When we are tired, we take twice as long to accomplish tasks—that is, if we have the energy to attempt them! Take the time to make sure you are healthy. Regular exercise, while helping your body by making it stronger and fitter, also contributes to better and more regular sleep.
Also, consider eating at least five small, balanced meals every two to three hours throughout the day. The key here is five small meals. This will keep up your metabolism, and give you the energy that you need to accomplish everything you need to—without wasting time on fatigue.
Teach Your Kids How to Deep Clean
Make one of the weekly chores for each child a “deep clean” item, such as cleaning the toilet or mopping the floor. Then, make a chore belt for each child, a small handyman’s belt outfitted with rags, spray cleaners, and anything else they might need. Check up on their deep cleaning and let them know what they need to do again and what they did well. It may be time consuming initially, but in the long run, you will save time, and your children will gain a sense of responsibility.
Say No Once in a While
You can’t do everything that everyone asks you to do. If a neighbor invites your family to her daughter’s dance recital, and you don’t want to go, just say no. You aren’t expected to do everything that everyone asks of you. You need to be realistic with your own time. Help others whenever you can, but cut out the unnecessary time commitments to friends and neighbors. You can be polite and friendly, and say “no, thank you” at the same time.
Excerpted from a great article I found HERE
What do you think??? I was completely ready to go from ho-hum to hip. I also did a little something else last weekend with my best friend, Tammy. We got our noses pierced:) I have the cutest tiniest little stud on the left side of my nose. If you click on either of these pictures you can see it:)
And I added that darling daisy charm just for grins.
As sisters in Zion, we’ll all work together;
The blessings of God on our labors we’ll seek.
We’ll build up his kingdom with earnest endeavor;
We’ll comfort the weary and strengthen the weak.
The errand of angels is given to women;
And this is a gift that, as sisters, we claim:
To do whatsoever is gentle and human,
To cheer and to bless in humanity’s name.
How vast is our purpose, how broad is our mission,
If we but fulfill it in spirit and deed.
Oh, naught but the Spirit’s divinest tuition
Can give us the wisdom to truly succeed.
Not TOO huge of an improvement but it's a start. It sucks to have my sewing area in our bedroom (yep - that's my side of the bed there on the left).
On a whim I bought this book at Costco this weekend. I adore Denis Leary....and this book was hilarious!!!! I loved it....it made me laugh until my sides aches and tears were rolling down my cheeks. Hubby's going to read it next so I'll let you know his review of it too:)
More gorgeousness and a DARLING little aqua tea pot. That's going right on my tea cup shelf in the kitchen:)
Thank you Monica - I LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE LOVE it all:):) and I LOVE LOVE LOVE YOU!!!!
And a beautiful frame with Amy Butler paper, a photo album clutch (I seriously have been wanting one of these!!), a lollipop that Miss S absconded with, lip balm assortment that I absolutely love and a big old box of Hot Tamales. Those are almost gone but I saved the box so I could take a picture:)
Lauralee - I love this packageso much and I'm so excited for us to get to know each other again!! THANK YOU!!!!
This image totally made me laugh:) I'm so excited for 2009 and all the opportunities that await us this year. Here's to a great year for ALL of us!!!!
